Special Education Manager
Georgia Virtual Learning | Georgia Virtual School
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Attend relevant training offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices
- Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
- Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assign students to Special Education caseloads
- Screen and interview potential special education candidates for open positions
- Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Special Education staff prior to IEP meeting
- Act as District Representative at meetings for students with disabilities.
- Liaise with the ISD Special Education Team on behalf of Michigan Online School
- Support Special Education staff with complex parent communications as needed
- Monitor Special Education staff compliance with timelines, data collection and progress monitoring
- Coordinate and collaborate with related services for qualifying students to ensure effectiveness of student services
- Monitor evaluation compliancy dates; communicate due dates and ensure compliancy dates are being met by service providers
- Observe and evaluate Special Education staff during instructional time with students and provide feedback
- Partners with administration across programs to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming
- Collaborate with State Reporting personnel to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems.
- Participate in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Special Education Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services in an online model
- Current Michigan Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
- Proficiency in PowerSchool SIS and Special Programs preferred
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
- Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
- Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
- Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
- Demonstrated leadership and management ability
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
- Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
- Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
Benefits
- Attend relevant training offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices
- Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
- Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assign students to Special Education caseloads
- Screen and interview potential special education candidates for open positions
- Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Special Education staff prior to IEP meeting
- Act as District Representative at meetings for students with disabilities.
- Liaise with the ISD Special Education Team on behalf of Michigan Online School
- Support Special Education staff with complex parent communications as needed
- Monitor Special Education staff compliance with timelines, data collection and progress monitoring
- Coordinate and collaborate with related services for qualifying students to ensure effectiveness of student services
- Monitor evaluation compliancy dates; communicate due dates and ensure compliancy dates are being met by service providers
- Observe and evaluate Special Education staff during instructional time with students and provide feedback
- Partners with administration across programs to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming
- Collaborate with State Reporting personnel to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems.
- Participate in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Special Education servicesIEP reviewdata collectionprogress monitoringevaluation complianceprofessional developmenttraining facilitationconfidential information managementonline education modelleadership
Soft Skills
communication skillsjudgmentreliable work ethicemotional intelligenceproblem-solvingindependenceteam collaborationprioritizationadaptabilitytrustworthiness
Certifications
Master’s Degree in Special EducationMichigan Special Education Teacher CertificationMichigan Special Education Administrator Certification